Biodegradable wet wipes remain in rivers for more than five weeks

PHYSorg
Dec 15, 2025, 11:22 am227 pts
Scientists have tested, for the first time, how biodegradable wet wipes break down when flushed rather than composted, discovering that most wipes remain after five weeks—a finding the research team say challenges the marketing of these products.

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